Baking
When baking follow the recipe i_structions. Use correct ingredients, measure them
carefufl:r; and use Ihe correct type and size _tensil suggestect [n the recipe, Remember to
preheat properly, Avoid frequetlt opening of the oven door during preheating and baking.
+,\_en baking cakes in _lass baking dishes, lower the oven temperature 25°F to prevent
browning oF the bottom and sides before lt_e top becomes brown,
Also when using glass bakeware it would be better to increase the preheat time to have
exact stabilization of the oven's temperature, To do so _dlow 20 minutes time for
temperatures up to 350T and 30 minutes for temperatures up to 425°F, Avoid opening the
door as much as possible,
Oven Racks
The oven racks should be arranged before the oven knob is turned to an "ON" position.
Place the racks so tl0e foo_ Js centered in the oven, not the rack.
"_Vtteu more than one utensil is used, be sure to stagger them ailowing space between each
one. Dt_ not allow the utensil to touch arty part of'the oven, especially the glass window.
It is best to use two racks nud place food so one utensi! is not directly over another
Rack Removal
Pull t_',eoven rack fozward and lift up on the front of the rack so it w_]l clear the rack
keeper,
To reptace the oven rack, guide the attg]ed rear portion of the rack under the rack keeper
and sJide the rack to the rear.
N_ver cover the ove_aracks with aluminum foil. Such practices will trap heat and cause
intense heat in spots which usually give poor results. It cart damage the porcelain finish
as welt as.glass windows in oven doors (if equipped). 11-97
Removable Oven Bottom
First remove the racks from the oven. The
oven boltom lifts from the rear_ Grasp e_ch
side of the oven bottom and lift +tp,,vardfrom
the rear until the bottom is clear-lift it to
remove from the front+
NOTE: It the oven bottom is replaced
incorrectly it may warp and cause
undezirable baking results°
The oven bottom has n porcelain enamel finish. 'I_ make cleaning Easier, protect file
oven bottom from excessive spitlovers, This is particularly importartt when baking a fruit
pie or other foods with hLo_ acid corttenL Hot f_ruit fillings or foods that are acidic in
content, such as milk, tomato o_ sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice, may
cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel smface+
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